Power Flow In 5th Gear Function
Principles of power transmission in 5th gear
Torque from the torque converter is increased via the propeller shaft (1) and all three planetary gearsets and transferred to the output shaft (5). See Fig 1.
The following are not engaged:
Front Planetary Gear Set
The input shaft (1) drives the internal gear (V4). In the drive mode the sun gear (V1) is supported via the locked freewheel (f1) and in overrun mode in the housing via the engaged front multi-disc brake (B1). The planet gears (V2) roll over the fixed sun gear (V1) and provide an increase in torque between the internal gear (V4) and the planet carrier (V3). The planet carrier (V3) moves at reduced speed in the direction of engine rotation.
Rear Planetary Gear Set
The center multi-disc clutch (K2) is engaged and transmits the input speed of the input shaft (1) to the planet carrier (H3) via the hollow gear (M4). The internal gear (H4) turns at a reduced speed because of its mechanical connection to the front planet carrier (V3). The planet gears (H2) turn between the ring gear (H4) and the sun gear (H1). The sun gear (H1) moves at increased speed in the direction of engine rotation.
Center Planetary Gear Set
The hollow gear (M4) rotates at input speed due to the engaged center multi-disc clutch (K2). The rear multi-disc clutch (K3) transmits a higher speed to the sun gear (M1) due to the connection to the sun gear (H1). The planet gears (M2) turn between the ring gear (M4) and the sun gear (M1). The speed of the planet carrier (M3) and the output shaft connected to the planet carrier (5) lies between that of the ring gear (M4) and the sun gear (M1). This provides a step-up ratio.
- Torque Converter, Location/Task/Design/Function
See TORQUE CONVERTER, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION . - Planetary Gear Set, Location/Task/Design/Function
See PLANETARY GEAR SET, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION . . - Multiple-Disc Brake, Location/Task/Design/Function
See MULTIPLE-DISC BRAKE, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION . - Multi-Plate Clutch, Location/Task/Design/Function
See MULTI-PLATE CLUTCH, LOCATION/TASK/DESIGN/FUNCTION .